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Korda, whose real name was Alberto Díaz Gutiérrez, was born on September 14, 1928, in Havana, Cuba. He got his first taste of photography when he took his father's Kodak 35mm and began taking pictures of his girlfriend. [2] Korda was the son of a railway worker, and took many jobs before beginning as a photographer's assistant.
How a fashion photographer captured the image of the Cuban revolutionary that became a global symbol of social activism and rebellion. Learn the story behind Korda's Che and its impact on Cuban culture and politics.
Learn about Alberto Korda, the artist who captured the iconic image of Che Guevara in 1960. Explore his biography, artworks, dealers, events, and news on artnet.
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Jun 6, 2013 · Learn how Cuban photographer Alberto Korda captured the famous portrait of Che Guevara in 1960 and how it became a global symbol of revolution and rebellion. Discover the story of the photo's journey, its impact, its controversies and its legacy.
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Korda is most famous for his photo of Che Guevara (a student of medicine and young revolutionary who had joined Castros revolutionary 26th of July movement). The photo was taken after a Belgian transport exploded in Havana harbour and killed 136 people. After the memorial service Fidel came to give a speech.
Guerrillero Heroico (English: "Heroic Guerrilla Fighter") is an iconic photograph of Marxist revolutionary Che Guevara taken by Alberto Korda. It was captured on March 5, 1960, in Havana, Cuba, at a memorial service for victims of the La Coubre explosion.
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May 27, 2001 · Mr. Korda, who was born Alberto Díaz Gutiérrez in 1928 in Havana, began as a fashion photographer, but then started tracking President Fidel Castro's government after the Cuban Revolution in 1959.
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